By Mike Bauman – Two Aurora police officers went afoul of the law in Wyoming last week. Goshen County (Torrington) Wyoming Sheriff’s office was notified of a marked Aurora Police vehicle that was speeding, using its emergency equipment to pass other vehicles and throwing trash out of the windows. Upon contacting the vehicle, which was […]

by Vanessa Dominguez Summertime has seemed to ignite the theft bug in many criminals. But before you order “Trunk Monkey” – the hilarious commercial of a monkey-in-the-trunk-protector, consider the following points. According to Greeley police spokesman, Sergeant Joe Tymkowych, people can ensure they are not a victim of theft by doing simple things that take less […]

by Vanessa Dominguez America’s Most Wanted has joined forces with local law enforcement to track down a murderer who is still on the loose. Roque Colin-Tapia, a resident of Gill, Colorado, murdered Casey Korgan at a graduation party October 16, 2010. The 19-year old has not been seen since. Weld County’s Most Wanted has also […]

by Jack Minor The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is taking a rare step of allowing public comments prior to issuing a decision on a study that could result in outlawing certain types of shotguns currently available to citizens. The ATF completed a study regarding the importability of certain shotguns. The basis for […]

By Mike Bauman The arrest last month of a Greeley Police Officer for sexual assault during a traffic stop has shocked the community. However, many sources close to the department are still waiting for something… the proof. Officer Daniel Shepherd was arrested after command/supervisory staff at the police department investigated claims made by a 19-year-old […]

By Mike Bauman As predicted by Firearms Rights Activists, Colorado Senate State Affairs Committee voted 3-2 to kill HB1205. The bill would have made it legal for anyone who could obtain a concealed handgun permit to carry a concealed handgun without one. Despite testimony that states with similar laws did not see any increase in […]

By Mike Bauman Limon Police Officer Jay Sheridan, 27, was shot and killed as he and other officers served a fugitive arrest warrant at approximately 6:10 pm on March 9th. As the officers entered the mobile home where the subject lived, the man opened fire on them fatally wounding Officer Sheridan. Two other officers on the scene remained […]

by Jack Minor A spokesman for the sheriff’s department warned that Weld County has multiple targets that could be tempting to terrorists. It was also pointed out that in the event of a catastrophic event citizens could be expected to help law enforcement. Steve Reams, speaking at the Greeley 9-12 group, said the county […]

by Mike Bauman In a recent statement opposing HR1205, “no permit concealed carry,” the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police, asserted, “Approximately 1,200 persons applied last year for concealed carry permits AND WERE TURNED DOWN!” However, information obtained by the Greeley Gazette directly refutes this claim. In fact, since June of 2003, the CBI states […]

Two regularly scheduled Council meetings in March have been cancelled due to a lack agenda items. The Tuesday, March 1 Council meeting and the Tuesday, March 8 Council worksession have been cancelled. The next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers, located at 919 7th […]

by Vanessa Dominguez Neighbors watch and wait as police block off entrances in and out of Cave Creek mobile home park. There is speculation of an armed robber being boxed in to the park and neighbors state, “Seems like every time they chase a criminal, they trap them in Cave Creek.” According to the Evans […]

Greeley Police responded to a report of a robbery at the Key Bank located at 822 14th Street in Greeley this week. Officers arrived in the area of the bank within 2 ½ minutes of the first call but were unable to locate the suspect. Investigation revealed a white or hispanic adult male in his mid-twenties to […]

By Mike Bauman Recent information from the Weld County Sheriff’s Office shows nearly 5000 Weld County residents have concealed handgun permits. Permit holders tend to be a secretive bunch, understandably not wanting others to know they carry. However, most cite two primary reasons for carrying firearms: 1) The desire to have the means to protect […]

By Mike Bauman The following persons were booked into the Weld County Jail between November 12-13, 2010. All persons should be considered innocent until proven guilty. (Source: www.weldsheriff.com) November 12 ADKINS, SHANE MICHAEL arrested:11/12/10 at 14:36 Arresting Agency: WELD COUNTY SHERIFF CO0620000 Booking Number: 1013233 DOB: 11/25/86 Gender: Male Custody Status Arrested for: HOLD FOR […]

Caitlin Anne Schwartz, 15, was chosen to be the Weld County Sheriff’s Office Posse Queen for 2010-2011. Caitie is the daughter of Tim Schwartz of Evans and LeighAnne Schwartz of Ft Collins and the granddaughter of Posse member Mary Schwartz. Caitie prepared and gave a public speech and demonstrated her riding abilities in the arena […]

The following persons were booked into the Weld County Jail on August 31, 2010. All persons should be considered innocent until proven guilty. BONILLA, NUBIA EDITH arrested:08/31/10 at 18:58 Arresting Agency: GILCREST PD CO0621500 Booking Number: 1010234 DOB: 08/05/82 Gender: Female Custody Status Arrested for: 18.3.204 ASSAULT IN THE THIRD DEGREE / 18.3.204 ASSAULT IN […]

The law enforcement agencies of the Weld County DUI Task Force will be conducting increased DUI saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints in Weld County during the National Crackdown and upcoming Labor Day weekend Enforcement Period that starts Friday, August 20th and runs through Tuesday, September 7th, 2010. Sobriety checkpoints and increased DUI saturation patrols can […]